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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,200.45 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,200.45 and 553.16 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,200.45 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,200.45 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,200.45 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 664,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,033.67/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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